2006-10-22 03:25:42 · 4 answers · asked by pjmissico 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
If there are USB printers, just plug them in. If you have Run Out of USB ports, then get a USB hub.
Some don't work that well, so I recommend that you BUY the USB hub from a place like Staples that will gladly accept them in return... other stores charge a 15% restocking fee, so ASK, in case it does not work, you can take it back without getting Ripped Off. You see, it's not your fault if it does not work.
If both printers use the 25 pin parallel port, then you need an a USB/Parallel adapter, so one printer can be plugged into a USB port.
Good luck
2006-10-22 03:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
At the same time? I don't know. But you can have more than one printer loaded in your print manager, and when you want to print to one printer you select it. Otherwise the other printer ( which should be your default printer ) will print. It all depends on how many printers you can hook to one machine, OR, if you know how to network, you can have as many printers as you want. But as far as I know, you can only print to one at a time.
Additional: I like Danuitti's suggestion about using a USB hub. And, yes, some work better than others. Just ask a lot of questions from the sales person at the store to make sure it will work, and if it doesn't work, that you can return it without LOOSING your money.
2006-10-22 10:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by tercir2006 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just install them, and make sure theyre both connected...
When you print something, it will ask you which one to use.
Also in the Printer and Faxes folder, you have the option to choose your default printer.
2006-10-22 10:28:35 · answer #3 · answered by Josh B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just plug them into either serial port or UCB port and before printing, you'll need to select which printer you want to use.
2006-10-22 10:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by tampico 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋